Election Night in Chicago

Boston Globe columnist Derrick Jackson was in Chicago’s McCormick Place as the news broke that President Obama had defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney to win a second term. Click through to see more scenes from President Obama’s victory night in the Windy City.

Pictured: Confetti poured down as President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden and their families hugged each other on stage on Nov. 7.
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Derrick Jackson/Globe Staff

President Obama and his daughter Sasha walked on stage at McCormick Place on Nov. 7.
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Derrick Jackson/Globe Staff

President Obama was joined by his daughters, Sasha and Malia, on stage at McCormick Place.
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Derrick Jackson/Globe Staff

President and Michelle Obama waved to cheering supporters after the news came down that he had successfully won a second term.
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